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Friends of Scouting
Despite the challenges over the last few weeks, our Friends of Scouting efforts are continuing. Tidewater Council has a 2020 Friends of Scouting goal to raise $375,000 by June 4. Reaching this goal will enable us to reduce or eliminate the program fee, making Scouting more accessible for our families.
Our efforts have, of course, been hindered by cancellations of family presentations and the postponement of the Annual Leadership Breakfast. But it is now more important than ever that the families and businesses who have the means to support Scouting continue to give generously. Families who are economically-impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are depending on us to make Scouting more affordable for all.
The recently-passed CARES Act includes a provision for taxpayers who don’t itemize to take an “above the line” deduction for charitable gifts of up to $300 ($600 for a married couple). This means that gifts to Tidewater Council may be tax deductible, even if you take the standard deduction. This is not intended as legal advice; please consult with your tax adviser.
Progress as of April 30, 2020:
Each district shares a portion of the overall goal.
District progress as of April 30, 2020:
More Ways to Support
- If you shop on Amazon, use AmazonSmile and direct your support to Tidewater Council. There is no extra cost to you.
- Donate your birthday to Scouting with a Facebook fundraiser.
- Make a memorial or tribute gift in honor of a loved one.
- Report your service hours. Tidewater Council reports Scouts’ service hours to United Way and other charitable organizations, and this information impacts the amount of their financial gifts. Scouts are already doing a Good Turn daily – it just takes a few minutes more to record their community service.
Upcoming Events
Many events have been postponed due to COVID-19. Click here for a continuously updated list of event changes. Tidewater Council’s official updates and policies can be found here.
National Camp-In
May 2
Enjoy the great outdoors at home on May 2! If you’re yearning for the great outdoors during the coronavirus outbreak, the National Camp-In will bring the best parts of Scouting right to your home. The activities will kick off at 11 AM. Connect with Scouts nationwide for Scouting activities including campfire singalongs, a campsite building contest, merit badge workshops, an outdoor cooking demonstration, and a virtual 5K benefitting Feeding America. Hear from a Paralympic gold medalist, a NASA astronaut, and a Hollywood director.
April McMillian, National Director of Programs, stated, “This Camp-In will be a source of entertainment for families and an opportunity to make memories proving you can still have fun learning and exploring, even while social distancing.”
The event is open to all families, even those who are not Scouts, so invite your friends, neighbors, and colleagues to join the fun! The schedule for the event is posted at scouting.org/campin. Mark your calendars!
Virtual Campfires
Every Saturday
Connect with your fellow Scouts with a weekly Virtual Campfire. Hosted by Troop 5212 on Zoom, the Virtual Campfires will occur at 8:30 PM every Saturday night until the COVID-19 isolation is over.
Please invite your unit’s Scouts to join from their backyards, living rooms, or kitchen tables. We look forward to fun and fellowship around the campfire!
To ensure the safety of all youth participants, please contact Scoutmaster Shelley Drisko at scoutmastert5212@gmail.com for log-on information.
Virtual Merit Badges
May 4-8
Join us for virtual merit badges! For the week of May 4-8, local Scouters are leading four merit badges:
- Citizenship in the Community – Virtual sessions will be held from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Environmental Science – You must be Second Class rank or higher to register for this merit badge. Virtual sessions will be held from 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Game Design – A virtual group session will be held from 10 AM – 12 PM on Tuesday. Additional virtual meetings with the merit badge counselor will be scheduled independently.
- Veterinary Medicine – Virtual sessions will be held from 7 PM – 8 PM on Tuesday and Thursday.
All sessions will also require independent work. Class sizes are small to create the best hands-on learning environment for the Scouts. Register today on Black Pug!
GivingTuesdayNow
May 5
GivingTuesday connects people worldwide to celebrate generosity and the power of unity. You may be familiar with the day of giving that occurs the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. As a response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19, GivingTuesday has announced a second day of support, #GivingTuesdayNow on May 5.
For 109 years, Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America has guided local youth to become trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. Those values, along with the lessons of leadership development, character, citizenship, and fitness, are as important today as they were a century ago. While COVID-19 has stopped much of the world, Scouting continues. Check out our Facebook page on May 5 as we join with #GivingTuesdayNow for a 24-hour celebration of continuing Scouting.
Virtual Pinewood Derbies
May 9
Bayside and Three Rivers districts will livestream their District Pinewood Derby races. A small team will race the cars while spectators cheer them on from home.
Bayside
On your mark… get set… go live! Bayside’s District Pinewood Derby will livestream on the council Facebook page on the morning of May 9. Qualified racers who did not sign up for the original March date but would like to participate should contact Rich Becker to register. Qualified racers who did register for the March date are already in the line-up, and just need to drop off their cars.
Car Collection
Cars must be placed in a large zip-locking bag with a card indicating the Scout’s name, unit, and rank. You can drop off cars at the Council Service Center during regular store hours or contact Rich Becker.
Three Rivers
Are you ready to race? Three Rivers Cub Scout packs, your top three racers at each rank are welcome and encouraged to show off their cars. We are collecting the cars and will livestream the races on Facebook on May 9 starting at noon. Registration is open again on Black Pug. The cost is $8.50 per racer. Contact Paul Hunter for more details.
Car Collection
Instructions for safe drive-through drop-off procedures have been sent to all Three Rivers Cubmasters. If you have any additional questions, please email Paul Hunter. Remaining drop-off times and locations are:
- Saturday, May 2 from 10-11:30 AM at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2004 Dock Landing Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321
- Sunday, May 3 from 12:30-2 PM at Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Camp Cooped Up
May 11 - June 10
Join in the fun for a month-long, council-wide, at-home Scout Camporee. Scouts and Scouters will have a variety of fun activities to complete over the course of a month, including stargazing, making s’mores, and camping in your own backyard. Participants will be able to purchase a special camporee patch. The list of activities is coming soon. Contact Rich Becker for more information.
Scout Night with the Norfolk Tides
June 12
Take me out to the ballgame! Join us at Harbor Park to cheer on the Norfolk Tides. Just prior to game time, the Scouts and adults in uniform will march around the field for the National Anthem and Scout Oath. Don’t miss the opportunity to camp out on the field after the game!
Tickets and camping vouchers are now available in the Scout Shop.
Annual Leadership Breakfast
June 23
The Annual Leadership Breakfast has been rescheduled for June 23, 2020. Join us to hear keynote speaker Kevin Greene, an Eagle Scout and NFL Hall of Famer, and to support local Scouting. RSVP to Shannon Foster.
Backpack to Retention
June 24 and July 8
Calling all Cub Scout leaders! You are invited to attend a training session that will give you the tools to lead a high-performing, successful pack!
Learn about the NEW improved fall recruiting plan. We’ll show you how to recruit Cub Scouts in a more effective way and help you prepare for the membership growth. You’ll also get tips for calendar planning, budgeting, product sales, leader training, and more!
This training is absolutely FREE, but registration is requested. Register online.
Princess Anne District Pinewood Derby
June 27
Save the date for the Princess Anne District Pinewood Derby, June 27 at the Fleet Reserve Association. More information is coming soon.
Cub Scout Day Camps
June and July
Did you know that Scouting is a year-round program? There’s no better time than the summer to get outside and have some fun – that’s what makes Cub Scout Day Camp so great. Enjoy adventure, nature, STEM, and more. It’s fun – with a purpose!
We are continuing to prepare to deliver an awesome program for our Cub Scouts this summer. We will continue to closely monitor changes and provide instructions and procedures that will follow national, state, and local laws as circumstances change.
Now is the time to get the word out to your Cub Scout Pack: Day Camp registration is OPEN on Black Pug and running a very special Early Bird rate, now through June 1, 2020. Cub Scouts is a family-focused program, and siblings in Scouting who also attend camp will get a $10 discount! We’d rather you Scout than not – and what better place than Cub Scout Day Camp?
Don't delay - register today!
“Early Bird” discount: Now through June 1
Registration ends: June 5
Three Rivers District Camporee
August 28-30
“Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow” at Pipsico Scout Reservation, Camp Lions. The Three Rivers District Camporee will be an end-of-summer campout. Registration is now open on Black Pug.
In the Scouting tradition of promoting camping and the Scout motto of “Be Prepared,” this camporee will focus on Scouting skills acquired in the journey to the rank of First Class Scout. The skills learned in this journey enable a Scout to be prepared to take on life’s challenges and make wise decisions.
News
COVID-19 Assistance
Does your family need assistance due to COVID-19? Tidewater Council is a partner agency with United Way of South Hampton Roads and Albemarle Area United Way, as well as a member of the Unite Us Hampton Roads United Coordinated Network and NCCARE360. North Carolina families, please reach out to NCCARE360 to request assistance. Virginia families, please contact the United Way of South Hampton Roads Coronavirus Response team. For other coordinated care referrals unrelated to COVID-19, please contact us.
Scout Shop
Shop Local! The Tidewater Council Scout Shop is the only place where you can purchase official BSA merchandise and have the proceeds stay in our local Scouting community.
As we transition to late spring with warm weather and summer fun ahead, the Scout Shop is prepared to meet your needs, whether it’s for awards, camping, uniforms, books, or merit badge pamphlets. Even though there have been some recent changes, many things remain the same.
We are still OPEN! Our hours are a little shorter, but we are still available for shopping or to turn in paperwork. Let us know how we can help you! We can ship orders or get an order together for pickup, whatever works best for each customer.
We are well-stocked. The NEW Scout pants for boys came in last month, and previous styles are still on sale: $5 off each pair. Summer camping requires a whole list of items, and many of them can be purchased from the Scout Shop. Just call us or email your requests.
NEED AWARDS? Simply email an advancement form with a list of needed items, and we can send anything you need. Don’t forget to use a SCOUTBOOK advancement form so you can get free ranks. If you have a store account, the process to ship an order is even easier. Many Scouts are continuing to meet virtually and advance – and we’re here to help keep the award process simple and safe. We also still have Scout Sunday, Blue & Gold, and Pinewood Derby patches in stock.
DON’T FORGET about leaders! Everyone appreciates recognition and we have plaques to recognize Den Leaders, Cubmasters, and Scouts BSA leaders. Prices range from $24.99 to $29.99.
We have CAMPING gear, suitable for a backyard campout or for summer camp. Sleeping bags, mats, mess kits, water bottles, mosquito netting, and many other items are in stock.
To get an order shipped, just call (757-497-2688) or email (polly.fugate@scouting.org). We will get the order together, calculate shipping (USPS), and return your call for a credit card number (Mastercard or VISA) or store account authorization.
While many people are staying in these days, the Scout Shop is open with modified hours. The new hours are:
Tuesday – Friday: 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: Noon – 3 PM
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Please note that if you need to stop by and are unable to during our opening hours, email Polly Fugate and we can make arrangements.
Our next holiday closing will be May 23-25 (Saturday through Monday) for Memorial Day weekend.
Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities
As our community moves to more online interactions, remember to keep youth safety as the top priority.
A fitting BSA Safety Moment to share with families in your unit is Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities.
Highlights include:
- Follow all youth protection policies.
- Use business-oriented conference platforms instead of platforms with other primary purposes (such as gaming).
- Regularly review and implement the latest security features of your chosen platform to avoid unauthorized visitors or other security issues in your meetings.
- Do not record online activities/meetings that include youth participants.
- Safeguard personal information.
- Collecting personal information from youth under 13 is not recommended.
The FBI Boston Division has issued these recommendations for Zoom conferencing:
- Do not make meetings or classrooms public. In Zoom, there are two options to make a meeting private: require a meeting password or use the waiting room feature and control the admittance of guests.
- Do not share a link to a teleconference or classroom on an unrestricted publicly available social media post. Provide the link directly to specific people.
- Manage screensharing options. In Zoom, change screensharing to “Host Only.”
- Ensure users are using the updated version of remote access/meeting applications. In January 2020, Zoom updated their software. In their security update, the teleconference software provider added passwords by default for meetings and disabled the ability to randomly scan for meetings to join.
Zoom has provided additional guidance as well.
Product Sales
Camp Cards
The 2020 Camp Card Sale is going on now, with sales dates from April 6 – June 15. There are several local deals that can be used now, including Harris Teeter, Firehouse Subs, and Wendy’s. Many of the other deals that you’ll be able to enjoy after this time of social distancing do not expire until March 2021. Contact your district executive to see a sample card.
In addition, each card comes with a unique code to access special deals nationwide. This means that you can sell to family and friends across the country with a phone call or email.
The 2020 Camp Card Sale is a RISK-FREE fundraiser. Each cards costs $10, and the unit receives a 50% commission ($5 per card sold). Unsold cards will be accepted in their original condition if returned by June 15, 2020.
Since the Scouts can’t use traditional sales methods, like show and sells, it’s time to get creative!
- Call or email family and friends nationwide – sell them on the national electronically-accessible deals.
- Parents working remotely may be able to tell their coworkers about the sale on their next conference call or via email.
- Post on Nextdoor or other neighborhood social media.
- Ask your chartering organization, church, civic league, or homeowners’ association to publicize your sale in their next email.
- Deliver cards by mail or send the nationwide discount codes electronically.
- Share your creative ideas with Bill Lawrence to be included in our next newsletter!
When Scouts are able to gather in person once again, they will be eager to enjoy the great outdoors. This risk-free fundraiser is an opportunity for Scouts to earn their way to those adventures. Make sure to follow recommended COVID-19 policies and be mindful and considerate of families who are facing financial strain. Ensure card delivery is done in a safe manner, such as setting staggered times for card pick-up and delivery.
What’s next?
- Fill out a camp card contract and email it to Susan Miley-Petrehn.
- Contact your district executive to schedule a pick-up/drop-off time.
- Sell the cards and check out more cards.
- Submit payments and return unsold cards by June 15.
Popcorn
The 2020 popcorn sale will run from August to November. Thank you to the amazing group of volunteers leading the effort:
Council Popcorn Kernel: Pam Samples, Pack 585 & Troop 362
Albemarle District Popcorn Kernel: Traci Bayles, Troop 5505
Bayside District Popcorn Kernel: Erin Bridgham, Pack 67
Princess Anne District Popcorn Kernel: Molly McHone Carroll, Troop 408 & Troop 67
Three Rivers District Popcorn Kernel: Beth Albertson, Pack 862
Many of the aspects of the sale that you love will stay the same, like the Pecatonica River Popcorn line, free shipping for online sales, and some of the highest unit commissions in the country. And we’re adding new features to make the sale even better, including a user-friendly app and new prizes. Our team is working to build the best possible sale, and will share more information soon.
Each unit that participates will need to identify a Unit Popcorn Kernel to manage the sale. Who in your unit is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented? An electronic portal to sign up your Unit Popcorn Kernel is coming soon.
Summer Camp Staff
What will you be doing this summer? Make new friends, learn new skills, enjoy the great outdoors, eat really good food, earn a little money (or get service hours), and develop your leadership skills. Join the staff at Pipsico Scout Reservation and be part of an awesome team. We are looking for self-motivated folks who can work independently and handle personal responsibility.
We are interviewing for all program areas, including Administration, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Climbing, Aquatics (Lifeguards), Shooting Sports, Huskanaw, and Kitchen Crew.
Know someone who is looking for an internship for school or work? Encourage them to apply!
For more information, contact Kirsten Misfeldt.
Interviews
Interviews will be conducted by phone or teleconference. Please email Kirsten Misfeldt to set an appointment.
National Scout Jamboree
Character is created when you achieve more than you thought possible.
Scouting uniquely prepares its members to redefine their boundaries, push past them, and emerge from the experience with the confidence that no matter the challenge, they can meet it. Nothing is impossible for the prepared young person, and no future is out of reach for a group of committed people who care. The limits people perceive are self-imposed, and with an embrace and application of the Scout Law and Scout Oath, there is a bright and positive future.
Tidewater Council is planning to send 70 youth and 14 adults to the 2021 National Jamboree. Do you want to be among the group that gets to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event? Now is the time to make your reservation. This event will be held July 21-30, 2021 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.
Scouting’s flagship event is a gathering of approximately 40,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff. Held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for participants, volunteers, and visitors to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. Features include:
- One of the longest zip line courses in North America
- A world-class skate park
- ATV offerings
- Treetop canopy tours
- Rock climbing
- Patch trading
- Stadium shows
- And much more!
Register Now to be Eligible for Scholarships
Financial support is available for a portion of the Jamboree fee, but to be eligible, participants must be registered and approved before an application can be accepted. See the council 2021 NSJ webpage and look under the “SCHOLARSHIPS” section for more information. The scholarship application deadline is May 31, 2020.
Training
Scouting embraces hands-on learning. In your unit, does learning thrive during periods set aside for relevant instruction? Does the best learning take place when Scouts are having fun and aren’t aware that they’re learning anything? What novel ideas is your unit using?
The training committee is here to support you. If you need assistance training your Scouts or want to share your innovative ideas, send an email to Rich Becker.
Social-Emotional Development and Scouting
All levels of Scouting incorporate rank advancement and recognition. The path from Tiger Cub to Eagle Scout is filled with many challenges that Scouts overcome. The Scouting program gradually pushes youth out of their comfort zones, challenges them physically, mentally, and emotionally, and provides life-transforming experiences. In Scouting, children learn to overcome their resistance to doing new things that are “too hard.” They acquire new knowledge and skills. When they find themselves learning, growing, and succeeding, they become amenable to taking on more difficult challenges in all areas of their lives.
Scouting’s atmosphere of learning is a perfect setting for emotional development and building social intelligence. Our ideals embody high expectations for emotional and social maturation. Volunteers like you maintain an atmosphere of awareness and reflection that develops emotional and social intelligence. We focus on the promises of Scouting and our place in allowing youth to flourish.
During this time of social distancing, we cannot forget the aims of Scouting. We prefer face-to-face interaction and hands-on experiences, but we continue delivering our promise and our program to the Scouts through virtual interaction. Youth need the opportunity to converse with their friends and see their faces. Some meetings may be more social than program-focused, and that is okay. Each interaction strengthens the ties of their Scouting community and helps them to continue developing socially and emotionally. Click here for additional ideas on how to maintain human connection during social distancing.
Self-Care
The COVID-19 pandemic can feel overwhelming. It’s important to pause, collect your thoughts, remain calm, and make time to take care of yourself.
It is normal to feel stressed or overwhelmed during uncertain times. Emotions in response to uncertainty may include anxiety, fear, anger, and sadness. You also could feel helpless, discouraged, and, occasionally, out of control. Physical responses may include headache, muscle tension, fatigue, and sleeplessness.
Taking care of yourself is important so you are equipped to handle life’s challenges.
Scouts in Action
Congratulations to our new Eagle Scouts! These amazing young men have been adaptive and resilient, completing their Eagle Boards of Review virtually.
David and Christian are brothers and Scouts in Troop 934 in Chesapeake. During a challenging time, they devoted themselves to helping their community.
David explained, “The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted people around the world. Schools have closed, many have lost jobs, and hospitals are overcrowded. On our time off from school, we were looking for ways to help during these difficult times. On the news CHKD was asking for 3,000 hand sewn masks for people coming in the hospital. We decided that this would be a good way to help out our community. My mother broke out her old sewing machines and old t-shirts and taught us how to sew. My brother and I made masks to be given to both the hospital and some friends in need. With the help of my mother and sister we made 80 masks, 70 of which were donated to the hospital.”
We are so proud of these amazing Scouts!
Bayside Pack 493 held a caravan Pack Meeting. Advancement Chair Christine Belcher picked up and organized all the awards that the Cub Scouts have recently earned. She bagged the Adventure loops and pins with some goodies for each Cub Scout. Then Committee Chair Emily Tutton and Cubmaster Chris Stroup stopped by each Cub Scout’s house to drop off the bags. What a creative way to recognize, award, and connect with the Cub Scout families while maintaining safe social distancing!
Princess Anne Troop 401 did a food drive in March. Working with Indian Lakes Elementary School and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Beach Bags program, the Scout families donated food, filled the bags for families, broke down containers for recycling, and delivered the bags to the school counselor’s office. The troop of ten Scouts spent four hours organizing and preparing 86 bags for delivery. When the schools closed for the year, the troop donated three remaining boxes of food to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
Indian Lakes Elementary School supports many families who are food insecure. Troop 401 discussed the reality of the challenges their peers experience, and strove to supplement the need and support the community where they have met for over 40 years. These admirable Scouts are continuing to seek out ways to show their Scouting spirit and serve others as valuable citizens of the community, nation, and world.
Last weekend, members of Three Rivers Troop 824’s Lava Llamas patrol held a virtual cast iron cook-off. Scouts planned a theme of Breakfast for Dinner. They had an hour and a half to prepare a meal for a parent. Parents judged the meals for points on Taste, Presentation, Originality, Timeliness, and Complexity. The winning dish was a French toast platter. The Scouts had so much fun that they plan to do another competition this weekend!
Jaivon, a Life Scout in Three Rivers Troop 934, is working on his Citizenship in the Community merit badge during this time of distancing. He interviewed Chesapeake City Council Member Dr. Ella Ward by telephone and attended a virtual Chesapeake City Council meeting. Jaivon said, “I have found this merit badge to be a very meaningful learning experience, requiring creativity and adaptation due to this crisis.”
For his service project, Jaivon chose to collect donated items for the Chesapeake Animal Services Unit. While maintaining safe distancing, he distributed flyers to neighbors, family, and friends. He was surprised to receive enthusiastic responses the very next day, with some friends and family members asking him if they could help share his flyers electronically. Jaivon said, “A project that I considered committing 8 hours or a little more has become very important to me. I would like to expand and dedicate more time and energy through community involvement.”
Great job Jaivon, Scoutmaster J.W. Washington, and Merit Badge Counselor Dawayne Tate!
The days of quarantine and isolations are difficult for everybody. Albemarle district units are making the isolation less stressful and using several different platforms to continue Scouting during these tough times with virtual meetings. Over the past couple weeks, Troop 162 members have brought camping to their own backyards and put their Scout skills to work.
Troop 158 meets virtually and had a guest speaker attend their last meeting. Mike Whitehurst, a physician assistant, paramedic, and volunteer with the local fire department, discussed first aid topics with the youth.
Not only are units still proceeding along with advancements and unit meetings, but Scouts are also continuing to “Do a Good Turn Daily” in their communities. Pack 116 and Troop 116 conducted a beach clean-up. Each family was assigned to a different section of the beach to maintain social distancing, and made sure to use the proper protection for a clean-up. The families in attendance also kept their safe distance from the beachgoers who were enjoying the beach and received many thanks from them for their efforts. Troop 150 showed their community support as well by assisting their local food pantry. Great job giving back to the community!
Officer Lora of the Kill Devil Hills Police Department and Albemarle Pack 116 made a video to teach Cub Scouts about fingerprinting and forensics.
What is a commissioner?
Local Scouter Erich Röetz is creating a video series about commissioner service. Check out the first video here!
The Tidewater Council Wood Badge Association held its first meeting by teleconference on April 19. Thirty-seven Wood Badgers and two council staff members were in attendance. The inaugural Wood Badge Association officers were elected:
- Scoutmaster – Wayne Page
- Assistant Scoutmaster – James Carroll
- Senior Patrol Leader – Brittany Szkaradnik
- Quartermaster – Mark Clemente
- Scribe – Kate Sklat
The Wood Badge Association is guided by a charter approved by the Council Executive Board. As the Association Charter states, “The Mission of the Association is to promote amongst its members the opportunity to further the legacy of Scouting beyond individual units by serving the Tidewater Council, through involvement in the four functions of the council and its districts. It is a primary goal of the Association to have as many events and activities guided by Wood Badge trained members as is possible.”
More information and a link to the full charter are available on the Tidewater Council Wood Badge Association webpage.
You can join the Association through Black Pug. The membership fee is $5 per year. Membership is open to all Scouters who have received their beads and to those currently “working their tickets” or participating in the current Wood Badge course.
Thank you to Ron Misfeldt for repairs and maintenance on the Camp Baker latrines! Ron replaced a broken door, installed three new door handles, and added a fresh coat of paint.
The Princess Anne District would like to applaud its chartering organizations for many years of supporting youth development through Scouting. Currently chartered Princess Anne units have served Virginia Beach youth for a combined total of 1,164 years. Troop 362 is the longest-chartered unit in the district.
Asst. District Commissioner Al Barr stated, “In light of COVID-19’s impact on everyone’s daily life, recognizing the longevity of Scouting serves as a reminder that we Scout On in good and bad times.”
We want to hear from you! Send stories, photos, and videos of your Scouts in action to alison.harrison@scouting.org (with parental permission, of course).
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